{"id":3383,"date":"2026-01-12T10:40:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/?page_id=3383"},"modified":"2026-01-12T10:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:45:52","slug":"ice-climbing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/ice-climbing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ice Climbing"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:50px;padding-bottom:75px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 47%,rgb(65,118,161) 93%);}.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:0px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3383_bd3eb5-40 alignfull kt-row-has-bg um-UMBHHeaderNoImage wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3383_018215-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3383_018215-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3383_018215-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95\"]{padding-right:135px;padding-left:135px;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95\"]{padding-right:35px;padding-left:35px;text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_d88ae1-95\" data-aos-duration=\"1200\" data-aos-once=\"true\"><br>&nbsp;Ice climbing is inherently dangerous. You should know how to belay<br>well and always be in tune with your surroundings. It is recommended that<br>beginners go on a guided ice climbing experience, take a course, or at least watch<br>educational\/instructional videos before investing in personal equipment or<br>attempting to lead.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading3383_4d8bb3-72 img.kb-inline-image, 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data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">popular destinations<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-dangers\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-dangers\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">dangers<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-gradingsystem\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-gradingsystem\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Grading system<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab1d2dfd-04\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3383_ec008c-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3383_ec008c-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Hardware:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having the appropriate and necessary hardware, as well as the knowledge to use it, is essential to safely engage in and have fun while ice climbing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Belay Devices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ice climbing, ATCs are the more commonly used belay devices because they are light, easy to use, and needed to repel. Camming belay devices work just fine in some scenarios like single pitch climbs on crag days, but have a tendency to get clogged up with snow and ice on larger adventures. <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/rock-climbing-equipment\/#tab-hardware\">Follow this link<\/a> for how to inspect your belay device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2099\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"3306\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ATC-guide-belay-device-top-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ATC-guide-belay-device-top-scaled.jpeg 2099w, 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src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"orange metal ice screw\" class=\"wp-image-3326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-scaled.jpeg 1284w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-150x300.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-514x1024.jpeg 514w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-768x1531.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-770x1536.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-1027x2048.jpeg 1027w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-70x140.jpeg 70w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-317x632.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-423x843.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-634x1264.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-846x1687.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-951x1896.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/ice-screw-1268x2528.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1284px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ice Screw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1592\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"3327\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Two orange ice climbing axes sitting on wooden floor\" class=\"wp-image-3327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-scaled.jpeg 1592w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-187x300.jpeg 187w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-637x1024.jpeg 637w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-768x1235.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-955x1536.jpeg 955w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-1274x2048.jpeg 1274w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-87x140.jpeg 87w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-317x510.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-423x680.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-634x1020.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-846x1361.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-951x1529.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Ice-tools-1268x2039.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1592px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ice Tools<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2463\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"3333\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"two examples of draws with two carabiners each and different loops connecting them\" class=\"wp-image-3333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-scaled.jpeg 2463w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-289x300.jpeg 289w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-985x1024.jpeg 985w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-768x798.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-1478x1536.jpeg 1478w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-1970x2048.jpeg 1970w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-105x109.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-317x330.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-423x440.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-634x659.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-846x879.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-951x989.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-1268x1318.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/quick-and-alpine-draw-32x32.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,2463px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quick and Alpine Draws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2333\" data-id=\"3318\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"ice climbing crampons sitting on wooden floor\" class=\"wp-image-3318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-300x273.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-1024x933.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-768x700.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-1536x1400.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-2048x1867.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-105x96.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-317x289.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-423x386.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-634x578.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-846x771.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-951x867.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/crampons-1268x1156.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crampons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ice tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice tools vary in shape, size, and weight depending on the intended use for the tool(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Features of ice climbing specific tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curved shaft for comfortable climbing in steep terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hammer attachment on the back of the pick to knock o\ufb00 \u201cchandelier ice\u201d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: Some tools have an adze or no attachments depending on climber preferences and intentions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caged grip to reduce knuckle bashing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crampons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to ice tools, crampons also vary in design depending on the climber&#8217;s intended use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Features of ice climbing specific crampons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Horizontal front point(s) allows the crampons to go straight into the ice when kicking in foot placements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toe bails &amp; heel clips give the crampons an added layer of security in addition to the straps *Note: Boots must be compatible with these types of crampons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ice screws &amp; draws:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To safely protect yourself while ice climbing, you should carry a full rack of ice screws (10-12) and a su\ufb03cient amount of quick draws\/alpine draws for the number of screws you have. Widely speaking, however, ice climbing is considered a no fall sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice screws:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is important to have a variety of di\ufb00erent screw sizes. Typically, you will have mostly medium-length screws (13 cm), but it is important to have shorter screws (10 cm) for thin ice, and longer screws (16 cm and up) for anchors and V-threads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screws are also made out of di\ufb00erent materials. Steel screws are heavier but more durable, while aluminum screws are lighter but less durable. Both types of screws still act the same way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once a screw is in the ice, it essentially acts like a bolt in rock climbing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Draws:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Draws get clipped to to screws once they have been put into the ice. The climber then clips the rope to the draw and continues onward<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick draws are su\ufb03cient for straight, single-pitch ice climbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alpine draws are extendable and good to have for most ice climbing adventures. This allows the climber to go where the line looks best and reduce rope drag in the system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The general standard is to have a mix of regular and alpine draws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rope:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of the nature of ice climbing and environmental factors, it is highly recommended that your climbing rope has a dry coat finish to improve handling and function. A non-dry coated rope will become heavy and or freeze up while climbing. Ideal ropes for ice climbing are also mid-diameter (8.9-9.4 mm) and typically 60m or 70m in length. Additionally, twin ropes and\/or half ropes are more commonly used techniques in ice climbing as apposed to rock climbing. Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/rock-climbing-equipment\/#tab-rope\">this link<\/a> for how to inspect your rope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clothing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With ice climbing being a winter activity, it is important to know how to dress appropriately. While climbing, you should have wind and waterproof outer layers and gloves as opposed to mittens. While belaying, a down pu\ufb00er jacket is an essential article of clothing to maintain core body temperature. It is easy to get cold when you\u2019re not moving! <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/winter-activities\/winter-preparation\/\">Follow this link<\/a> for more specific information on winter clothing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tababdcfe-15\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-18-font-size\"><br><strong>Katahdin:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice climbing on Katahdin is no easy task, but it o\ufb00ers easily the best lines in the<br>East. Many have described this mountain as if it belongs in the Rockies. For those<br>interested in staying at Chimney Pond in Katahdin\u2019s South Basin, you must acquire<br>both a climbing permit and a camping reservation with Baxter State Park before<br>your trip. The approach is long and grueling, but the climbing is well worth it. To<br>see all routes and more specific information about climbs, follow this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainproject.com\/area\/111173536\/all-winter-ice-routes-chimney-pond-other-sub-areas\">Mountain<br>Project<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3383_bbfced-0c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3383_bbfced-0c size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-262x300.jpeg\" alt=\"ice and rock forming an ice cave\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-262x300.jpeg 262w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-893x1024.jpeg 893w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-768x881.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-1340x1536.jpeg 1340w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-1786x2048.jpeg 1786w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-105x120.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-317x363.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-423x485.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-634x727.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-846x970.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-951x1090.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Mini-Pinnacle-2-1268x1454.jpeg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,262px\" \/><figcaption>Ice cave formation on Mini Pinnacle 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mount Washington Valley:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conversely to Katahdin, the Mount Washington Valley region o\ufb00ers some of the most easily accessible alpine and sub-alpine ice climbing terrain in the East. Mount Washington is the anchor and test piece of this area, holding numerous classics in Huntington Ravine as well as Tuckerman\u2019s Ravine. Park at the Pinkham Notch Trailhead is on RTE 16, and you\u2019ll be all set. To see all routes and more specific information about climbs, follow this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainproject.com\/area\/105890652\/mount-washington\">Mountain Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3383_560ef9-20 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3383_560ef9-20 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-200x300.jpeg\" alt=\"ice-covered water fall with climber on rope ascending\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-1365x2048.jpeg 1365w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-93x140.jpeg 93w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-317x476.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-423x635.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-634x951.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-846x1269.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-951x1427.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-1268x1902.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Glen-Elis-Falls-scaled.jpeg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,200px\" \/><figcaption>Climber ascending right side of Glen Ellis Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acadia:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice climbing in Acadia o\ufb00ers a much di\ufb00erent experience than the two other locations mentioned. It\u2019s most popular destination is at Otter Cli\ufb00s, where a great flow comes in over the open water. The cli\ufb00 isn\u2019t particularly tall, but it\u2019s plenty widewith several di\ufb00erent options to climb. Otter\u2019s ice can be found o\ufb00 the Park Loop Rd just before Otter Cli\ufb00 Rd. For more specific information information follow this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainproject.com\/route\/116560543\/otter-cliff-ice\">Mountain Project<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image3383_f7d07e-ef .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image3383_f7d07e-ef size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Icy cliff next to the ocean\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-3331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-105x140.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-317x423.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-423x564.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-634x845.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-846x1128.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs-951x1268.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2025\/12\/Otter-Cliffs.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,225px\" \/><figcaption>Ice spray formation at Otter Cliffs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tabfc8cc3-cd\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p><strong>Falling ice:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be on the lookout at all time, especially when climbing in alpine environments. Falling ice can be caused from extreme weather, temperature di\ufb00erences, and other factors. As the belayer, you are more vulnerable to ice fall from the climber above. You can try to mitigate this risk, but it is important to always be vigilant and focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avalanches:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s more than likely you will find yourself in avchalache terrain in the mountain when pursuing an ice climb. Thus, it is important to be educated and aware of the terrain your getting yourself into. For more information about avalanche safety, follow this link: Link to <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/backcountry-skiing\/#tab-dangers\">Backcountry Skiing Avalanche Safety Page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gear failure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though you never want to fall, ice climbing releys heavily on the integrity of your gear. Crampons, ice tools, ropes, screws, and harnesses all wear down over time, especially after repeated contact with ice, rock, and moisture. You\u2019ll want to inspect your gear frequently and retire anything that looks damaged or questionable. Finally, make sure to place gear properly knowing that gear has limits too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab3383_8d2d4c-bb\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<p><strong>Grading system:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The grading system for ice climbing ranges from WI1 to WI7. WI is simply an abbreviation for \u201cwater ice.\u201d Below is a general description of what each grade entails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI1 &#8211; Not really a practical grade, think walking on low-angle ice in a stream bed or something of that nature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI2 &#8211; Ice up to 60 degrees in steepness. Good terrain for beginners to learn on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI3 &#8211; Generally between 70 and 80 degrees, perhaps with a few small vertical steps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI4 &#8211; More sustained ice of up to 85 degrees, may include short vertical stretches separated by good stances<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI5 &#8211; A steep and strenuous pitch of vertical ice, with occasional rests. May also include good, thin ice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI6 &#8211; Think vertical ice for a long way. No rest here, sometimes the protection is not very good either<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WI7 &#8211; Steep ice with dubious protection, very strenuous. 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